Withers continues to focus on cross-border disputes with strong links to Mainland China. Practice head Joseph Chu is experienced in commercial litigation, tax and trust disputes, insolvency proceedings, and regulatory investigations. Michael Chik is noted for handling high-value trust and shareholder disputes.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The Withers team I have worked with is an excellent team who has tremendous strength in cross-border disputes and international arbitration.' 

  • ‘Joseph Chu is good at strategic planning in dispute resolution. He has a good rapport with clients as well as with leading counsel. He also has sound judgement on the merits of an argument.'

  • 'Alex Yu is an outstanding solicitor who communicates well with clients and is solid in his legal analysis. His deep understanding of both the legal and commercial aspects of a case is what makes him stand out from other solicitors.'
  • ‘The team has been an excellent one to work with and are very plugged in to the current trends in the market.' 

  • ‘Alex Ye was an excellent Counsel and thoroughly deserved his recent promotion to partner.' 

  • 'Joseph Chu is also a really strong partner to work with.’

Practice head

Joseph Chu

Other key lawyers

Michael Chik; Sherlin Tung; Alex Ye; Gary Leung